Thx. If I were to get a CB someday it would be something cheap. (My truck already has a terminal and antenna).
No CB. No Problem.
Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Grandiego, Jul 4, 2008.
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When I first started...is was several changes of clothes, a bird dog, and a CB...that's all. Oh, and a map.
The importance of having a CB and actually having it on, can not be stressed enough. Safety is a HUGE factor. I keep mine squelched back, turned down. And occasionally off. Until I hit traffic..then it's wide open.
Yes... it can be annoying as hell. But it can save your life, more times than that cell phone ever will. Don't believe it ? Ask any of these guys that run US 93 between I-15 and Jackpot NV, "How large is the dead zone?" Especially in the dead of winter. Your QC is worthless, it could take hours for help to reach you. But a passing truck (that has a #### radio) can be stopped in minutes. -
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Having a cb on can be annoying sometimes. But there are times I am grateful that I had mine on. One time was when I was heading down I-40 just east of Raliegh NC. it was raining really bad. I could barely see past the hood of my truck. I was cruising along and all of a sudden I heard a driver yell Swift two cars just wiped out in front of you back it down. If I wouldn't have had my radio on I would have slammed into them. Having that thing on saved me from seriously hurting someone.
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And what will you do if that passing truck doesn't pass? Instead it turns off about a 1/2 mile before it gets to you.
Options are life. I value my life, therefore I provide for every option...good and bad. But then again, I'm the same guy that carries Sterno in my truck...for emergencies. -
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Kinda like a Visa card....everywhere, you want to be....and a lot more you don'tsquirrellsgnwild Thanks this. -
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The second one I was deadheading home after being out for 11 days. I had just enough time left on my 70 to make it. Hearing about the wreck 20 miles ahead I was able to stop for an extended lunch break and not have to break HOS rules to get home.
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